Post Placement services:

There are different post placement requirements.  Contact your placing agency for the details of what is required.

Adoption-Related Organizations

• Adoptive Families Today
  Adoptive Families Today is a support group located in Illinois for prospective adoptive parents, adoptive parents, adoption professionals and all those interested in adoption
  
  

• National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
  This website has a lot of information on a variety of topics related to adoption including publications on gay and lesbian parenting and adoption laws
  
  

• Adopt: Assistance Information Support
  This website lists resources for individuals involved in all aspects of adoption.
  
  

• The National Council for Single Adoptive Parents
  This organization provides support to single adoptive parents and publishes a handbook for single adoptive parents.
  
  

• The Evan B. Donalson Adoption Institute
  The Adoption Institute has set out to improve information available about adoption, and has published many studies relating to adoption & outcomes for children.
  
  

• Stars of David: Jewish Adoption
  This site provides information and a support network for Jewish and partly Jewish adoptive families.
  
  

• FamilyNet
  This site is sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and contains information about legal issues, adoption, parenting, and other topics of concern to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) families.

Adoption Tax Credits

• IRS Website  
  Search the IRS website for the forms and information related to the Adoption Tax Credit.
  
  

• Adoption Learning Partners elearning course: Understanding the Adoption Tax Credit
  Learn more about the Adoption Tax Credit through this interactive e-learning course that will take you step-by-step through the process of applying for the tax credit.

Adoption Publications & Catalogs

• Adoptive Families Magazine
  This monthly magazine features articles regarding adoption.
  
  

• Tapestry Books
  This catalog specializes in adoption-related books for adults and children.
  
  

• Perspectives Press
  This publisher has books on infertility, adoption, and parenting.
  
  

• Rainbow Kids
  A publication for families adopting internationally.
  
  

• Roots and Wings Adoption Magazine
  This quarterly magazine features one article from the magazine on their website.
  
  

• Asia for Kids
  This catalog of books, CD-ROMS, tapes, games, clothes, etc. are resources for teaching Asian languages and cultures.
  
  

• Proud Parenting Magazine
  This magazine is dedicated to GLBT parents and their children.

Adoption Information

• About.com Guide to Adoption
  Offers a variety of information for adoptive parents and message boards.
  
  

• ABC Adoptions
  This site contains information and resources for all members of the adoption circle.
  
  

• Adopting.com
  Offers a variety of information for adoptive parents and photolistings of waiting children.
  
  

• Adoption.com
  This site has information and links to many adoption related topics.
  
  

Adoption Law

• Adoption Policy Resource Center
  Provides information for adoptive families seeking subsidies for adoption.
  
  

• Adoption Law Materials
  Sponsored by Cornell Law, this site provides abstracts on adoption laws.
  
  

• The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy
  Provides adoption law resources for prospective adoptive parents, biological parents, adoption and child welfare lawyers, juvenile and family court judges and child advocates.

International Adoption Related Information

• US Department of Citizenship and Immigration (formerly INS & BCIS)
  Site contains the forms you'll need to complete and international adoption. Your Cradle counselor will also provide these for you.
  
  

• The CDC Travel Health Information 
  Provides up-to-date information on health concerns for international travel, including information on any vaccines necessary for travel to various countries.
  
  

• Joint Council on International Children's Services (JCICS)
  Joint Council on International Children’s Services advocates on behalf of children in need of permanent families and promotes ethical practices in intercountry adoption.
  
  

• International Concerns for Children
  Offers current, monthly updated information on reputable, ethical, proven intercountry adoption agencies.
  
  

• Asia for Kids
  Resources for teaching Asian culture and languages. Their catalog contains many gift items as well as educational toys.
  
  

• Families for Russian and Ukranian Adoption (FRUA)
  Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption (FRUA) is a support network for adoptive families with children from the former Soviet Union with chapters throughout the US.
  
  

• Children of Eatern European Regions (CHEER)
  CHEER is a volunteer group composed of families and individuals with adopted children and families working on adopting from Eastern European countries. CHEER is a unique opportunity to meet other families with children born in Eastern Europe, and to build life long relationships!
  
  

• Parent Network for Post-Institutionalized Children
  A support network devoted to understanding the medical, developmental, emotional and educational needs of children adopted from hospital, orphanages and institutions throughout the world
  
  

• Wide Simles - information on cleft lip or palate
  Provides extensive information on cleft lip/palate, causes, treatments, success stories, and resources for parents.
  
  

• Multicultural Kids
  Offers multicultural materials to preschool and elementary school-age children in the home and classroom.  Materials can be used to increase a child's knowledge of him/herself and others, and fostering tolerance and an appreciation of differences.
  
  

• Eastern European Adoption Coalition
  Promotes the education and training of prospective adopting parents, and parents who have adopted. The site provides access to educational materials including books, articles, scientific research, public discussion groups, and self-help networks.